The Fairino FR5 is a compact collaborative robot (or cobot) with a 5 kg payload and 922 mm reach. Engineered from the ground up to meet explosion-proof safety standards, it’s ideal for small spaces and multi-station workflows that require both precision and compliance.

As the food industry adapts and grows, robotic integration in manufacturing is more important than ever. This transformation, driven by advances in food and beverage automation, can streamline operations, boost safety, and increase productivity. Implementing robotics may feel daunting, but with a clear plan, you can navigate this change smoothly. This guide outlines the vital steps for seamless integration in automation in food manufacturing.

Schneider Electric has come a long way since its early days. The company is now pioneering a shift to software-defined automation, enabling faster, more efficient, and more intelligent operations. At the center of this transformation is their generative AI co-pilot, embedded directly into their EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert platform.

At Automate 2025, the robotics and automation landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by new standards, smarter technology,...

Rising labor costs, staffing shortages, and increasing customer expectations are reshaping the restaurant industry. Artificial intelligence and robotics are no longer futuristic novelties, they’re becoming essential tools for solving back-of-house inefficiencies and enhancing front-of-house experiences.

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Manual systems often conceal high error rates and costly inefficiencies. Even a 1% data entry error rate can lead to recalls, defects, or lost revenue. In 2023 alone, labeling mistakes caused 50% of U.S. food and beverage recalls — with an average cost of $10 million per recall.

Myth #10: Automating Ties You to a Single Vendor (Integrator Lock-In) Reality: A common fear is that automation locks you into a single vendor forever. In truth, good automation partners empower you to be self-sufficient. They provide training, documentation, and even source code or schematics when needed. A responsible integrator treats the relationship as a partnership, ensuring your team can manage routine operations independently.

There’s a lot of noise right now about AI replacing jobs—and while it’s true that automation is changing the nature of work, that narrative often misses the bigger picture. For most small and midsize businesses, the real story isn’t job loss—it’s competitive acceleration. The companies gaining ground today aren’t eliminating roles; they’re using AI to amplify what people can already do.

Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than most governments can legislate. From chatbots to image generators to AI-driven decisions,...

As artificial intelligence becomes a driving force in modern business, one thing is clear: the workforce is changing. For small and...